Abstract To study the seasonal and spatial characteristics, as well as chemical composition of coarse (2.5–10 μm) particulate matter (PM), 10 sampling sites were set up in different areas (urban,… (More)

Abstract Increasing epidemiological evidence has established an association between a host of adverse health effects and exposure to ambient particulate matter (PM) and co-pollutants, especially… (More)

While narghile water pipe smoking has become a global phenomenon, knowledge regarding its toxicant content and delivery, addictive properties, and health consequences is sorely lagging. One challenge… (More)

In recent years, electronic cigarettes have gained increasing popularity as alternatives to normal (tobacco-containing) cigarettes. In the present study, particles generated by e-cigarettes and… (More)